The 2022 edition of CMHA Mental Health Week for the North Bay area features online seminars and on-demand presentations.
Mental Health Week takes place May 2-8 and focuses on empathy, with the reminder that before you weigh in, tune in.
Community partners have come together to plan a full week of events and activities, including a virtual series and on-demand presentations – all for free.
Here is what’s happening online.
MONDAY, MAY 2
12-1 p.m.
Exploring Empathy: A Canadian Conversation
(featuring Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, #SickNotWeak founder and sports broadcaster Michael Landsberg and clinical traumatologist Kayla Breelve Carter)
Hosted by CMHA National
Register on Zoom HERE
WATCH LIVE on Facebook
TUESDAY, MAY 3
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Self-Care Workshop for Caregivers
Learn about:
– stress-reduction techniques and how to use them
– caring for your own health and well-being
Hosted by HANDS, presented by JF Fitness
Join on Zoom HERE
12-1 p.m.
Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19
Hosted by CMHA North Bay and District
Join on Zoom HERE
WATCH LIVE or PLAYBACK on CMHA-NBD Facebook page
5-6 p.m.
Self-Compassion Youth Fitness Session
Focuses on:
– Physical and mental health working together
– Benefits of self-compassion
– Feeling confident with good headspace
Hosted by HANDS, presented by JF Fitness
Join on Zoom HERE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
10-11 a.m.
Self-Care Workshop
Hosted by CMHA North Bay and District
Join on Zoom HERE
WATCH LIVE or PLAYBACK on CMHA-NBD Facebook page
12-1:30
The Rules of Happiness
Hosted by True Self
Join on Zoom HERE
6-7 p.m.
suicideTALK webinar for caregivers, professionals and youth ages 15+
Learn about:
– Why people experience thoughts of suicide
– The benefits of, and how to have, open discussions about suicide
– Ways people can help prevent suicide
Hosted by HANDS and the Near North District School Board
Register online HERE
ALL WEEK AND ON DEMAND VIDEOS!
North Bay Regional Health Centre
Introducing ACTT Services – Community Mental Health
Click HERE to view
Graduated Group Therapy Program and Eating Disorder Services
Click HERE to view
CMHA North Bay and District
Empathy and the Family
Click HERE to view
See the Mental Health Week calendar for other events taking place.
Partners in North Bay and District Mental Health Week 2022 are:
- Canadian Mental Health Association, North Bay and District
- Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing
- HANDS the Family Help Network
- North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
- North Bay Regional Health Centre
- OUTLOUD North Bay
- True Self